Synopsis Marijuana, pornography, and immigrant migration: in common, they share the dubious distinction of having three of the largest black markets in history. And their prosperity is only growing. Noted essayist Schlosser, author of FAST FOOD NATION, examines these three market sectors and dissects what it is about these enterprises that makes them flourish underground.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2003-05-01 | | Edition Description: | Unabridged |
| Size | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 4.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.8 in | | Weight: | 8.8 oz |
Publisher's Note An exploration of the marijuana, pornography, and illegal migrant worker industries in America notes their connections to Fortune 100 companies and traces the growth of the black market throughout the past twenty-five years.
Industry Reviews "Schlosser is a fine and diligent reporter with a real gift for description, and his three dispatches are fascinating pieces of work." New York Times Book Review - Sam Sifton (05/11/2003)
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